Frankly, training is going great. I feel more than prepared for the race in 2 1/2 weeks. I don't want to gloat, but damn I've worked hard and I can't help but toot my own horn.
It's now onto my FAVORITE time of half marathon training....TAPER!
I won't do more than 6 miles in one run over the next 2 weeks. And I love that feeling! Yesterday I end up going out for 3 even though I didn't really want to. I skipped my normal run Tuesday because I went to happy hour instead. Then Wednesday I thought, "oh well I'll just get home and run around my neighborhood." Instead I changed and headed to a park nearby work.
Oh, the things your body surprises you with...
This is my fastest recorded 5K time, EVER! And it is beyond my "I want to run a 5K in under 40 minutes" goal. Can't wait to officially get a race time like this recorded.
This followed a great 12-mile run on Sunday. Yes, on Easter Sunday I got up at 6:00 am to head out to the country side and run along horse farms and country roads. It was beautiful and a great setting for 12 miles.
Obviously a bit slower pace than my 3-mile run last night, but I am more than thrilled with where I am.
Clearly, training for 2 back-to-back half-marathons has done wonders for my pace. I can now confidently say I am a runner. And more importantly I can definitely say I love running.
When I think back to where I came from 10 1/2 months ago, it's honestly unbelievable to me. I completed my first 5kin100days run on May 30, 2011. Prior to that, I had a hated relationship with running. One which landed me on bedrest for several days the previous summer. I started out what some would barely consider a running pace - around 15 minutes per mile, now with consistent training for the last 7 1/2 months I'm breaking into the 12 minute mile range. Truly unbelievable!
Therefore, I have to say I am grateful for my body. Thankful for the abuse it allows me to put it through so I can be capable of going out and running 10, 12, 13.1 miles. I need to remember this thankfulness to properly take care of this body and also not succumb to "stinkin' thinkin" thoughts about this body. It's the only one I've got and it must be cherished!
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I heart this. And to think you told me you would never be a runner not so long ago! ;)
Good luck on your race. It's funny you like taper week, I always hated it because I'd become totally paranoid that I was injured or sick. LOL
What I loved about running was that I was continually amazed at what my body could do. Very inspiring.
I am so happy to read that there is, indeed, hope for my slow pace! You are going to rock out on the race in two weeks!
Girl you give me hope that I too can do it!
Wow, you are doing incredible. I am bearly jogging a 13 minute mile. You give me hope. It shows what consistent training can help you achieve. Best of luck for your upcoming 1/2.
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